1 FAQ
Fruit Development, Ripening & HarvestShould I harvest mangoes by counting days after flowering?
Mango fruit commonly needs several months to develop after flowering; about 100 to 150 days is a useful Florida reference, not a worldwide harvest deadline. Variety, temperature, and the particular flowering wave change the schedule. Record bloom dates to know when to start checking, then judge fruit maturity on the tree. A calendar estimate does not establish that a small, poorly developed fruit will ripen well after picking.
Days after flowering can guide when to begin inspections, but weather and variety affect the actual development rate. Keep the flowering date as background information and verify maturity on fruit before committing a picking crew. Separate flowering waves in your records. A date established in one district or season should be checked against the current crop rather than treated as a deadline.